Engineer - Transmission & Engine Assembly (Production Operations)

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on and process-driven Engineer for Transmission and Engine Assembly Production Operations at our Oragadam plant. The role is responsible for achieving production targets, ensuring first-time-right quality, managing shop floor operations, and driving continuous improvement in transmission assembly, engine assembly, and sub-assembly processes.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Quality

• Achieve daily and monthly production targets on transmission and engine assembly lines
• Ensure component/engine roll-out with targeted FTT (First Time Through)
• Adhere to and sustain high standard process and product quality
• Analyze quality issues, identify root causes, and implement effective countermeasures
• Upkeep Quality Management Systems IATF, OHSAS, EMS
• Ensure 5S standards and discipline on shop floor at all times

Shop Floor & Manpower Management

• Manage and plan manpower for transmission and engine assembly operations
• Train and guide blue collar associates and operators
• Optimize utilization of men, tightening tools, and equipment
• Maintain production tools and equipment as per maintenance schedule

Transmission Assembly Specific

• Hands-on execution of transmission and gearbox assembly processes
• Handle tightening tools and torque management for transmission components
• Monitor and ensure quality of sub-assembly gearbox, shafts, bearings
• Apply knowledge of scheduling and sequencing for transmission assembly

Engine Assembly Specific

• Hands-on execution of engine assembly and sub-assembly processes
• Knowledge of engine components — machining, torquing, sealing, testing
• Troubleshooting experience in engine assembly process
• Support engine testing and validation activities

Productivity & Continuous Improvement

• Implement new techniques to improve productivity on transmission and engine assembly lines
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks in assembly and sub-assembly
• Drive Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives
• Apply Lean manufacturing — TPS, Six Sigma concepts on shop floor
• Apply VSM and digitalization techniques for process improvement

Scheduling & Systems

• Apply knowledge of scheduling and sequencing for assembly operations
• Work with Manufacturing Execution Systems — SAP or MES
• Monitor plan vs actual and take corrective actions
• Prepare daily production reports and escalate issues to management

Knowledge & Skills Required

• Hands-on experience in transmission / gearbox assembly OR engine assembly
• Knowledge of powertrain components — torquing, sealing, testing, sub-assembly
• Knowledge of tightening tools, torque management, and equipment maintenance
• Troubleshooting experience in transmission or engine assembly process
• Familiarity with IATF, OHSAS, 5S, and Lean Manufacturing
• Knowledge of TPS, Six Sigma, and VSM concepts
• Exposure to SAP or MES systems on shop floor
• Knowledge of scheduling and sequencing for assembly operations

Other Abilities

• Good communication skills
• Flexible and open to new ideas and technologies
• Ability to work under pressure and meet daily production targets
• Team player with ability to lead and motivate blue collar workforce